“Replika, the ‘AI Companion Who Cares,’ Appears to Be Sexually Harassing Its Users,” claimed Jezebel. Early this year, as ChatGPT entered the general lexicon, a smattering of bot-related headlines began appearing in my social media newsfeeds. My introduction into the world of AI chatbot technology began as the most magical things in life do: with a generous mix of horniness and curiosity.